Arts
RNZ boss discusses miscommunication with govt on RNZ Concert
RNZ's chief executive has admitted the public broadcaster did not ask for an additional FM frequency for its proposed youth channel before going public with plans to take Concert off FM in favour of… Video, Audio
Why it is politically hard to care about the arts?
Creative New Zealand chair Michael Moynahan joins the discussion on what arts contribute to the economy as politically there's less and less being given to the sector. Audio
Academy Awards still lagging behind on diversity
Taika Waititi's film Jojo Rabbit was up for 5 nominations yesterday and he became the first Maori to win an Oscar after scoring Best Adapted Screenplay. He was among two other New Zealanders -… Audio
Street artist says council is too quick to get rid of grafitti
Street artist Jesse Jensen, contends that the war on grafitti in Auckland city is leaving it bereft of creative and colour. He explains why he thinks more grafitti should be considered art. Audio
Backyard nuclear device for sale
There's an unusual offering on Trademe today for an adventurous buyer - a home made nuclear device. Audio
Self-decoration tells us about who we are
Personal adornment is a common uniting factor across humans and cultures throughout time. It is also the subject of a new book Adornment, written by Philosophy Professor Stephen Davies from the… Audio, Gallery
Author behind book JoJo Rabbit based on in Hollywood for Oscars
JoJo Rabbit, the film written and directed by Taika Waititi is up for six Oscars later today, including Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay.
The movie is based on a book by Belgian New Zealander… Audio
Oscars 2020: 15 quirky facts about this year's Academy Awards
Tomorrow's Oscars include some quirky coincidences, milestones, and records - reports BBC entertainment reporter Steven McIntosh.
Don't assume youth don't like classical music, charity founder says
The founder of a trust that helps disadvantaged youth learn classical music says people shouldn't assume that young people aren't interested in classical music.
Oscars 2020: Life lessons from Europe's last wild beekeeper
One of the more unlikely films competing in this weekend's Oscars is a fascinating story about a wild beekeeper in the Balkans. Honeyland has a strong ecological message, but it's the life story of…
Francis and Kaiora Tipene on life and the business of death
Kim Hill meets the hard-working, humble and often hilarious stars of the Kiwi reality TV show The Casketeers. The couple have just realised the book Life as a Casketeer: What the Business of Death Can… Video, Audio
The Wall production: telling migrant stories on stage
Director Daniel Fernandez joins Wallace in the studio to talk about his upcoming production in the Auckland Fringe Festival, The Wall. Audio
Debate over plans for RNZ Concert
RNZ is planning to substantially reduce its classical music station RNZ Concert and replace it on FM radio with music for a younger audience.
The move is part of efforts to build a new multimedia… Audio
Pasifika-led theatre tackles mental health issues
A theatre director is hoping to spark conversations about taboo subjects like mental health and suicide in New Zealand's Pacific community. Audio
Opening the doors on Aotearoa's past
The Detail takes a guided tour of the Waitangi Museum, which houses a host of stories about the people who built Aotearoa. Audio
Museum commemorating Māori commitment during war opens
Hundreds gathered before dawn at Waitangi to bless a new museum commemorating Māori commitment to New Zealand in times of war .
Its called Te Rau Aroha after the mobile canteen truck that served the… Audio
Dawn service opens new museum at Waitangi
With karakia and crying a new museum commemorating Maori commitment to New Zealand in times of war has opened at Waitangi.
Built with money from the Provincial Growth Fund, its starting point dates… Audio
Pip Adam looks at George Saunders books
George Saunders is the author of nine books, including the novel Lincoln in the Bardo, which won the Man Booker Prize, and the story collections Pastoralia and Tenth of December, which was a finalist… Audio
Dancer, teacher and businesswoman Libby George
Libby George was 16 when she created an after school job for herself, teaching kids hip hop in a rented space.Nearly two decades later, Pump Dance Studio has grown to one of Wellington's largest with… Video, Audio
Roger Hall's new play - Winding Up
Thirty years after Sir Roger Hall first introduced New Zealand theatre audiences to married couple Barry and Gen in his play Conjugal Rites, they're back - older, grumpier, and still together. Audio